matronymic
matronymisch, metronymisch
Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's motherOf, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
In many countries, matronymic surnames can be adopted after the death of the father, although the process is very formal and lengthy.
(not comparable)By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.
Translations
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